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Shirley THOMAS Obituary
She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, Susan, the Thomas Hunter
High School Class of 1956, and a former employee of Blue Fin, Misty Cove and Sandpiper Reef Restaurants.
Survivors include three daughters, Iris Carter, Valerie and Tracey Thomas;
sons, George Levi (Elizabeth) and William Edwin (Clarice) Thomas;
13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister, Eunice Smith, Hampton;
brother, George Morgan, Denver, Colo.; and a host of other relatives and
friends.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at
the funeral home. Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 27,
2010, at Antioch Baptist Church, Susan.
Knight Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley THOMAS
Jacqueline Smith Blake
April 29, 2010
To The Thomas Family:
I was so sorry that hear that your mom and grandmother passed away. Shirley Thomas was a nice lady and will be missed. Find comfort and peace in the Lord to see you through these difficult times. Keep God first in your lives and all will be well.
Emily Sue Jones
April 28, 2010
To The Thomas Family,
Sister Shirley Thomas was a "Loving, Cheerful Person". I always enjoyed talking to her whenever we would run into each other. I will never forgot the "Sundays" after church when I had dinner at "The Blue Fin". She was an excellent cook. Keep the "Faith".
Emily Sue Jones
Gisele Keels Pryor
April 26, 2010
Iris,Levi, Edwin, Val and Tracy,
My prayers and love are with you. Your mother was someone who could always leave the impressionable impressions on people she met. She did everything she could for her family and what she could for friends...All the time! A heart big as we could ever imagine, and a love that will linger on from heart to heart and breast to breast with those who knew and loved her. Although I haven't known her all my life, it feels like I have just because of who she was and how she was!
Even in times that seemed dismal, she still found the light in spite of. She thought about each and everyone of you everyday that went by. It didn't matter if you were the oldest or the youngest. The grand child or the great-grands. She loved each and everyone of you so much!
I'm sure you will all get together and talk about the times you all shared with each other and your friends as well, recalling everything funny, some things imbarrassing and will laugh at it all. Keep all her love with you. Remember all the things she tried hard to instill in you. Love one another and help each other. But most of all, keep God first! He WILL keep you, protect you, and will comfort you in times like these. Keep the faith and trust in Him always.
Though your mother is absent from her earthly body, she will be ever present here with you in spirit.
She was a good person with a wonderful spirit!
Shirley, thanks for all you have taught me, showed me and done for me. I will miss you dearly. But for now, you go on and take your rest; you have done your very best. You loved hard and labored long. Rest on mother Shirley. I'm sure all of your loved ones and friends are waiting with open arms to welcome you to your place of rest.
God bless each and everyone of you. And may the Lord, our God, forever keep you in His care.
Love to you and your family always,
God be with you all!
Sarita(Fats)& Rodney Williams & Family
April 25, 2010
To the Family of Mrs. Shirley M. Thomas
We are so very sorry to hear of the LORD's finalization plans for Shirley Thomas. HE knows what is best even when we aren't able to comprehend. We remember Shirley with her many invitations to her home for a most delicious array of her expertise in cooking. She was always cheerful with a great mastery in her conversations. We will truly miss her! To Iris, Val, Tracie, William, and Levi, our condolences goes out to each of you. Remember, she's in better place with no more suffering that GOD has chosen for her. Be comforted to know she's very happy now. We loved her too!
Sarita(Fats) & Rodney& Family Williams
April 25, 2010
To the Thomas Family,
We were very sorry to hear of the LORD finalizing HIS plans for our beloved friend Mrs Shirley Thomas. I remember many invitation to her home for a delicious dinner and her comedic and spiritual conversation. We were blessed to have known her and loved her dearly. To Val, Tracie, William, Levi and Iris, you have our deepest condolences. We will also miss her, but we are sure she's in a better place and not suffering anymore!
Trisha Jarvis Clinton
April 23, 2010
To the Thomas family
I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Ms. Shirley. She was such a joy whenever I saw her. May you find comfort in God during this time.
Sandi Clark-Bell
April 23, 2010
Dear Thomas Family:
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Miss Shirley. I have nothing but fond memories from "back in the day" when she was the best pitcher and hitter in the parks and recreation softball league. She always said you are never too old to play and because of her words I am still playing in Newport News, and I now know what she meant.
May God bless you all.
Sandi Clark Bell
Allen Johnson
April 23, 2010
The Thomas Family,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. Mrs Shirley always had an abundance of energy and I will always remember her time playing softball! She was a giving and caring person. May God bless and comfort your family.
LaRhonda Cosby
April 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cindy (Miles) Kellar
April 22, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Shirley's passing. I have a lot of fond memories of her, and several at her house. She would always say something to keep me laughing! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
April 22, 2010
Mathews Senior Center
wanda irvin
April 22, 2010
To the Thomas Family I am sorry to hear about your lose,may God Bless you all
Howard Jones
April 22, 2010
To The Family of Ms. Shirley Thomas
You All have our deepest sympathy in the passing of you mother & grandmother
and my Gods love heal your pain.
Howard,Kirk,Lakeisha,Demetrius,Tyrell,
Clyde Jones, Hudgins Va.
April 22, 2010
To the Thomas family; You've lost someone so precious to you,that there are no words for a time as sad as this...But please remember there are many people who care about you and who sympathize so deeply in your loss. May GOD continue to comfort you at this difficult time. GOD BLESS you all. Love, George & Eloise Jarvis...Cardinal, Virginia
Ethel Ward-Wake
April 22, 2010
To the family of the late Shirley Thomas,
Your mom will be truly missed. She was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. Never complaining even when her health started to fail. She was one of the first people to influence me in playing softball. She had such a great drive for it. Thank's Mrs Shirley for the memories, Im still playing but will think of you often.
We know you loved your Mom but God loved her best. Go on Mrs. Shirley and take your final rest.
Towanda, Mani-re, Mel mel, Mikiyah (Ham)
April 22, 2010
I will always remember that Mama Shirley always looked out for everyone. When she went to a yard sale or Walmart, she would think about one of the kids and get something for them. I remember when Jamell was a baby, she bought him a pack of size 8 underwear he could not wear them at the time but I kept them and today he wears them. (LOL) I appreciate all that she has done for me and my kids and always worrying about us traveling up and down the highway. We will miss you!!!!!
Ted and Alvertis Jackson
April 22, 2010
To the Thomas family
I just wanted you to know that you have my condolences. I am sorry to hear of the death of your mother and grandmother. I know how close you all were and how your mother was always there for you all. May God richly bless you during this time and may He give you the strength that you need. Hold fast to the things that keep her alive in your memories. Love one another and be there for each other. It is during difficult moments like this that you really need each other and most definitely you need God to keep you. God will keep you in perfect peace if you keep your mind on Him. Love to all of you.
Mrs. A. T. Jackson, Retired Teacher
Mathews High School
April 22, 2010
Dear Iris and family,
I am sorry to hear of your lost. May God continue to bless each of you during this difficult time.
Lisa Jett(Topping,VA)
Angela Blacken-Blake
April 22, 2010
Dear Thomas Family.
You have our deepest sympathy. Sorry for your loss, Ms. Shirley was a kind lady and we loved her. My husband said the other day everytime he saw her, she would smile and say " Blake What is going on." She will be missed by her friends at the senior center as well. God Bless You all.
Imazel & Angela Blake
Jo Ann Blacken
Jacki Schroeder
April 22, 2010
Dear Rhonda and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Liz Hayes
April 22, 2010
To: The Thomas Family you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom.
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